Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We offer a comprehensive lighting design service, from initial strategic advice and concept development through to construction documents and on-site support for all markets worldwide. As lighting designers, engineers, and advisors we use the medium of light to shape and influence how people interact with the built environment. We combine our creative thinking and technical skills to create distinct solutions for our clients to positively impact people, communities and nature. Our open and progressive approach to design is deeply rooted in research and evidence-based methodologies.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Lighting Designer to help support the growth of our lighting design capability in India, working under our Senior Lighting Designer in India and also working closed with our UK Lighting team. This role combines hands‑on creative and technical design expertise.

The role will be to support our lighting design team in India, UK, Middle East and Africa in project delivery, from concept to design implementation. To succeed in this role, the candidate must have aesthetic sensitivity and a passion for conceptual design. The successful candidate will also have a technical appreciation of the requirements associated with lighting design, including an aptitude for computer modelling and analysis, an appreciation of sustainable design principles and a keen desire to understand and develop their knowledge of different lighting control system topologies

In this role you will be involved in:

Producing design concepts, lighting designs, sketches, graphical output drawings, specifications, artwork designs, proposals, design reports, lighting calculations, and technical lighting control schematics.

Attending meetings with clients and collaborators. Producing specifications and technical reports, environmental impact assessments and co-ordinating the work of others.

Communicating with clients to establish their needs and maintaining a dialogue throughout the project. Supervising and co-ordinating the work of other junior team members and co-ordinating work with building professionals of other disciplines.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We’re looking for candidates with:

· A degree in lighting design, architecture, electrical engineering, or a related field; working towards professional qualification(s) in lighting.

· A portfolio demonstrating creative, human-centric lighting design across diverse project types (interior, exterior, urban, cultural, commercial, etc.).

· Ability to produce and direct high-quality concept designs, sketches, visualisations, reports, specifications, and technical documents.

· Strong skills in lighting software such as DIALux/Relux, CAD/BIM tools (Revit, Rhino), Adobe Creative Suite; Radiance knowledge is a plus.

· Experience in the successful delivery of lighting projects, a fundamental appreciation of lighting consultancy as a technical service.

Reward and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary at all levels, and one of the best benefits packages in our sector. Core benefits include Provident Fund contribution, NPS option, Mediclaim cover (incl. family), Term Life and Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Prog. scheme for the family to safeguard your physical and mental wellbeing. In addition, all permanent employees are eligible for the Global Profit Share scheme. Subject to scheme rules employees can receive two Profit Share payments per year, which are dependent on the firm’s financial performance.

Different people, shared values

At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world.

At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. Our internal employee networks - BAME, Culture, Disability, LGBTQ+ and Women - provide a space for you to express your views and to make a positive difference - discover more about life at Arup here.

At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please speak to our recruitment team and we will work with you to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout your application.

At Arup, we appreciate that everyone’s circumstances are different and having the freedom to flex the way we work is essential to our wellbeing. If flexibility matters to you let us know when you apply, and we will discuss how this could work in your role.

What happens next?

If this could be the next step in your journey, please apply online. All applications will be considered, and we will try our very best to respond to you within 72 hours of receiving your application.

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